Are there conflicts when installing AutoCAD 2004 and 2006

[caduzer]

Are there any conflicts when installing AutoCAD 2006 on a computer that still has AutoCAD 2004?

- Scott

[Opie]

You should not have any issues with that type of install. I currently have '02, '05, & '06 on the same machine. The newer versions are allowing the older versions to coexist on the same machine. But make sure your software license agreement allows you to do this as well.

[Wanderer]

You should not have any issues with that type of install. I currently have '02, '05, & '06 on the same machine. The newer versions are allowing the older versions to coexist on the same machine. But make sure your software license agreement allows you to do this as well.I have the same setup as richard. I believe only subscription customers can keep different versions running concurrently, otherwise the upgrade eula specifies that the older version be removed after something like 30 days.

[Mike.Perry]

Are there any conflicts when installing AutoCAD 2006 on a computer that still has AutoCAD 2004?Hi

Can I run AutoCAD 2006 side by side on my computer with AutoCAD 2005, 2004, 2002, or 2000i? (http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=5128606#section4)

Have a good one, Mike

[james.eustace]

I have the same setup as richard. I believe only subscription customers can keep different versions running concurrently, otherwise the upgrade eula specifies that the older version be removed after something like 30 days.


I have 2002 2004 and 2006 all running on my laptop which I use when I'm traveling. I'm not a subscription customer and they all run perfectly.

[Mike.Perry]

I have 2002 2004 and 2006 all running on my laptop which I use when I'm traveling. I'm not a subscription customer and they all run perfectly.Hi

But is it legal to do so, that is the question...

I personally recommend you check / read the licence agreement...

Have a good one, Mike

[james.eustace]

I'll look into it but why would it be illegal? I have a license for each version.At the job I had before this we also had multiple versions of autocad on the same workstations and they were not on a subscription service either.

[Opie]

I'll look into it but why would it be illegal? I have a license for each version.At the job I had before this we also had multiple versions of autocad on the same workstations and they were not on a subscription service either.
It all depends on what the EULA states. On subscription, this is allowed. When not on subscription, I think this is not allowed. I am on subscription, so I do not have any knowledge on your situation.

[Mike.Perry]

I'll look into it but why would it be illegal? I have a license for each version.At the job I had before this we also had multiple versions of autocad on the same workstations and they were not on a subscription service either.Hi

Honestly go read the licence agreement, I think you will be in for a shock.

Unless the company you worked for before had some kind of special agreement with Autodesk, they were strictly speaking breaking the law.

Have a good one, Mike

[arcadia_x27]

Just out of curiosity, what if they were 3 separate license of each program. If I bought a license of 2002 and never upgraded, then bought a full license of 2004 and a full license of 2006. would i not have the rights to run all of them together since each one is a legal licensed copy? I'm on subscription so it doesn't matter to me but I'm wondering if this is the only way you could run the different versions side by side?

[james.eustace]

Hi

Honestly go read the licence agreement, I think you will be in for a shock.

Unless the company you worked for before had some kind of special agreement with Autodesk, they were strictly speaking breaking the law.

Have a good one, Mike

I'm such the rebel I guess. =)

I'll definitely look into it though.If I'm breaking some law I'll definitely take care of it. I can only use one version at a time anyways.Thanks for the heads up on this stuff, never woulda thought I was breaking a law here. So just to clarify though. If a company has a subscription service the common consensus is multiple versions is ok?

man if first impressions really stick around here I'm screwed since my first 3 posts paint me as the AutoCAD career criminal.I promise my next thread i post on will have something to do with something safe like lisp routines.

[Wanderer]

Just out of curiosity, what if they were 3 separate license of each program. If I bought a license of 2002 and never upgraded, then bought a full license of 2004 and a full license of 2006. would i not have the rights to run all of them together since each one is a legal licensed copy? I'm on subscription so it doesn't matter to me but I'm wondering if this is the only way you could run the different versions side by side?Oh, yes, I'm sure a full purchase would have to be treated much differently than an upgrade where that is concerned.

[Wanderer]

Thanks for the heads up on this stuff, never woulda thought I was breaking a law here. So just to clarify though. If a company has a subscription service the common consensus is multiple versions is ok?

man if first impressions really stick around here I'm screwed since my first 3 posts paint me as the AutoCAD career criminal.~nods~ That is my understanding ~cya: read the eula~

~laughs~ no worries there, we won't hold it against you.

[Mike.Perry]

Oh, yes, I'm sure a full purchase would have to be treated much differently than an upgrade where that is concerned.Hi

Melanie is correct.

Purchase a full licence each time (no upgrade, pay full cost) ie Brand new licence for each version, breaks no licence agreement.

Purchase a licence via upgrade (pay upgrade cost), only entitles you to run the latest version (once installed). You do have a grace period to migrate ie Run both products in tandem, but once that period expires, legally you are meant to uninstall the "old" version and never use it again. If you carry on using the "old" version after this grace period has expired you are strictly breaking the law.

Have a good one, Mike

[Mike.Perry]

man if first impressions really stick around here I'm screwed since my first 3 posts paint me as the AutoCAD career criminal.I promise my next thread i post on will have something to do with something safe like lisp routines.Hi James (I hope I have that correct, apologies if I have it wrong)

Honestly, do not worry about it... I am extremely confident no one will hold it against you (I certainly won't).

Anyway, welcome to AUGI and enjoy yourself (legally ;-)).

:beer: Mike

[tsigler]

I've had no problem with the installation but......when you uninstall 2004 you may have to have AutoCAD take a look at your registry. I recently uninstalled 2004 and found that my AECDims would no longer work (Registered class problem). By going to control panel/add/remove software/ and selecting "Change" and fixing my registry, I was able to overcome this problem. I can only assume that it shared some DLL's or something with the newer versions.